In September of this year, 47 million 225 thousand 378 passengers were transported using the Tehran metro network. This figure indicates a 16% increase in the number of passengers compared to previous months and reflects the attention and trust of citizens in this mode of public transportation.
Train Movements and Busy Lines
In this month, 58 thousand 881 train movements were made on the seven metro lines. Line four, with 10 thousand 302 movements, accounting for 18% of total movements, had the highest share in serving citizens. Line one, closely following with 10 thousand 262 movements, ranked second after line four.
Read more: Financial support from Amir Kabir University for top students and exam achievers
The manager of communications and international affairs of the Tehran Metro Operating Company pointed out the passenger statistics of various lines, stating: “Line one, with 14 million 335 thousand 819 passengers, was the busiest metro line in September.” Following that, line four with 8 million 379 thousand 101 passengers, line two with 8 million 23 thousand 735 passengers, and line three with 6 million 482 thousand 331 passengers ranked next.
Busy Stations and Crowded Days
Zand also introduced the busiest stations. The 15 Khordad station with 3 million 587 thousand 683 passengers on line one, the Theater City station with 1 million 599 thousand 860 passengers on line four, and the Imam Khomeini (RA) station with 1 million 44 thousand 602 passengers on line two recorded the highest traffic in their respective lines.
September 23 was recognized as the busiest day for the Tehran metro, during which the highest volume of passenger movement was recorded. This day reflects the need and willingness of citizens to use public transportation on busy urban days.
In conclusion, Zand emphasized the continued improvement of metro service quality, stating: “Citizen awareness of peak hours and appropriate planning for urban trips can help achieve a more balanced distribution of travel demand and enhance service quality.” The Tehran Metro Operating Company is always striving to provide safe, organized, and worthy services for citizens.
Read more: The entry of hybrid taxis into Tehran's transportation fleet · Direct goods supply markets in Tehran start operating with reasonable prices
